Healthcare, Native American

Oyate Health Center

Rapid City, SD

PROJECT DETAILS

Oyate Health Center

PROJECT DETAILS

Located near the Black Hills of South Dakota, the new Oyate Health Center is a 203,000 SF, state-of-the-art medical facility consolidating 10 existing clinics into a single, multigenerational tribal health care hub. Designed for the Cheyenne River Sioux, Oglala Sioux, and Rosebud Sioux, the center combines traditional healing, modern medicine, and sustainable design. Services include primary care, dental, audiology, specialty care, pharmacy, physical therapy, and wellness programs. Features include a Lakota star skylight, a river-inspired main corridor, and a healing garden, creating a culturally immersive and patient-centered environment.

Aerial view of a large, modern brick building with a white roof and expansive parking lots. Green lawns surround the structure, evoking a sense of openness.
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Market
Healthcare, Native American
Size
203,000 SF
Project Owner
Indian Health Services
Architect
HKS
Awards

2024 AGC Award Winner

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